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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1977

Page

14

Longshot Wins Hollywood Derby In Tight Photo Finish

Biwang colt Longshot wins the Hollywood Derby as Steve's Friend holds second over Affiliate and Habitony in a 10 horse field. Hernandez rides his first Hollywood Park winner. Curwuzwrong captures the California Derby leg at Golden Gate and Santa Anita Derby wins, with payouts: Steve's Friend 10.80 18.00 5.80. Affiliate 8.40 4.00. Habitony 2.80.

Biwang Fe Ae Oe Hollywood Park John Fulton Fulton Crystal Water Steve Florida George Steinbrenner New York Affiliate Habitony Wre

Dodgers Beat Giants in Candlestick Thriller for Series Win

Dodgers rally from 5 2 deficit in the seventh as Darrell Evans belts a three run homer and Garvey ties it with a late homer. Lacy delivers a pivotal pinch hit, Dodger pitching holds Giants in eighth and ninth as Sluggers Smith and Moffitt clash. crowd reaches 100,605 as Dodgers take series finale before Reds tilt.

Dodgers Candlestick San Francisco Giants Tommy John Charlie Bough Darrell Evans Randy Moffitt Lacy Garvey F Ronn Hough Evans Tenacity Gary Thomasson Chris Speier Bill Madlock Jack Clark Dodger Dofe Steve Garvey Reds al Downing Avvidal Homer Godgers

How they scored GIANTS FIRST

With one out, Andrews walked. An drews attempted to steal second and was safe on an error. Doubled to center scoring Andrews, Clark scored, Mudloch and Elliott reached on errors, and more miscues followed as the inning produced four runs before the frame ended.

Giants Andrews Anedrews Stapes Jeaner Clark Mudloch Elliott Ay Funk Ome

Angels Arm Trouble After Simpson Stumbles On Pitching

The Angels struggle as bullpen earns the nickname Arson Squad. Sid Mon yields four runs in five innings, Mickey Scott allows more, and Dick Drago records little work. Sherry laments inconsistent pitching as Hartzell, Tanana, and Ryan carry the staff, while GM Harry Dalton notes needed improvements without rushing.

Simpson Sid Mon Mickey Scott Dick Drago Bob Stinson Sherry Eves Hartzell Tanana Ryan Angel Tam Harry Dalton

Recruiting Chatter and Pro Baseball Notes Across Coast

A crowded college recruit list features Dam Ainge and others from Oregon prep circles with USC, UCLA, Colorado and Utah seeking players. Oregon State and Cal sign multiple players, while Long Beach State ramps up with North Carolina Charlotte in 1978 79 and Arkansas in talks. Baseball updates cover Sherry, Meais, and ongoing Angels Mariners notes including Nolan Ryan trip and new caps.

Brigham Young Oregon Dam Ainge North Eugene Dave Mett Workman High Industry George Ratkeyieh Alhambra Stanford Scott Coutts Arvada Colo USC Kentucky Barry Brooks Pasadena Utah Trojans Purvis Miller Trever Compton High Miller Hawaii UCLA Colorado Buffs Craig Austin Wheat Ridge Brian Johnson Cherry Creek Jim Feeney Boulder Fairview Dick Harter Johnson Harter Eugene Rich Davis Alta Loma Russell Brown Inglewood Arizona Nevada Portland Parkrose Bobo Campbell Mt. Pleasant High San Jose Santa Clara Mark Radford Portland Grant Washington Oregon State Cal Erie Vial Lassen High Susanville Brian Jackson Palos Verdes Center Utah State Long Beach State Dwight Jones 48Ers University of North Carolina Charlotte Jones Arkansas 4 Power Eddie Sutton Independent Press-Telegram Les Rodney Guy Bullet Bee Hank Holligworth Long Beach el Dorado Hamilton Bowl Joe Rodgers Red Meais Nitehawks City and Recreation Department Joe Hagers Field Hank Fottingworth

Aztecs 6 0 Hawaii in NASL rout

Los Angeles Aztecs, 2-0 in the standings after a 6-0 victory over Team Hawaii at the Caliseum. Steve David and John Masch each netted twice as Terry Fisher praised the team for quick ball movement and attacking execution. David leads NASL scorers with four goals in his first Aztecs season.

Los Angeles Aztecs Hawaii Terry Fisher Steve David John Masch Aztecs David On Davies Bobby McAlindon

Balanced field for Los Alamitos feature pacing race

A balanced field of pacers lines up for the feature at Los Alamitos Race Course as the eighth full week of the 58 night spring harness meeting opens. Native Timer Arriva Byrd Fate Victorious Beauty Billy Joe Bearcat Mione Hoover and Yankee Lad N are set for the one mile pace with Mister Fatlacy on the also eligible list. Post time for race one is 3 p m Native Timer seeks his second win of the year after a spring victory earlier in 2034 at the track.

Los Alamitos Race Course Arriva Byrd Fate Victorious Beauty Billy Joe Bearcat Mione Hoover Yankee Lad N Mister Fatlacy Ging

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